3 citations
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June 2023 in “European heart journal open” This study found that oligo-amenorrhea/menstrual irregularity in women is associated with an increased risk of overall cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and myocardial infarction, while evidence linking hyperandrogenism or polycystic ovaries to cardiovascular disease remains mixed or unexplored.
3 citations
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July 2012 in “British journal of hospital medicine” This article reviews common hair loss disorders, emphasizing their potential links to systemic disease and the importance of thorough diagnostic evaluation, but reports no new clinical results.
3 citations
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July 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology” This article reviews the causes and treatments of hirsutism, emphasizing the importance of considering ethnic and cultural norms when interpreting grading systems, and reports no new original findings.
2 citations
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January 2017 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks” Manage PCOS in primary care with weight loss, psychological support, medication, and monitoring for health risks.
2 citations
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March 2016 in “InnovAiT” This article discusses the signs, symptoms, and associated risks of polycystic ovary syndrome, without providing new clinical results; it emphasizes the link between being overweight and increased metabolic risks.
2 citations
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September 2009 in “Nurse Prescribing” This article discusses the causes, manifestations, and treatments of polycystic ovary syndrome but reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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May 2009 in “Medicine” This review discusses skin appendages like hair and nails as indicators of local and systemic pathologies, emphasizing conditions such as inflammatory diseases and infections, but reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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November 2014 This chapter reviews patchy hair loss due to skin disease, nail disorders related to chronic trauma, and treatments for small carcinomas, but it reports no new clinical findings.
1 citations
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March 2012 in “Revue neurologique” This study reports that both a 9-month-old with phenylketonuria on a phenylalanine-free diet and mice on a deficient diet exhibited severe health issues, highlighting the need for cautious dietary management.
1 citations
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March 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Hormonal therapy is effective for treating acne in adult women, especially with signs of high androgen levels.
1 citations
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December 2010 in “InnovAiT” This article reviews common causes of hair loss and hair excess and discusses their management in primary care settings, but it reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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October 2006 in “Journal of Family Planning and Reproductive Health Care” This case report describes a woman who developed a 5 cm patch of scalp hair loss four months after receiving an Implanon contraceptive implant, with no previous history of hair loss or scalp issues.
1 citations
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January 2001 in “Drug and therapeutics bulletin” This review discusses the management of polycystic ovary syndrome in women and reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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May 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” This article provides guidelines for diagnosing and managing androgenetic alopecia, highlighting that medical treatments like finasteride and minoxidil can effectively halt and reverse the condition's progression in many cases.
January 2025 in “Advances in Dermatology and Allergology” In this prospective study of 135 women with hirsutism, researchers reported that treatment approaches varied, with oral contraceptives, dexamethasone, and metformin widely used, and emphasized a holistic approach including lifestyle changes and mental health support to effectively manage the condition.
February 2022 in “Obstetrics and gynaecology cases - reviews” This case report highlights the diagnostic and management challenges of polycystic ovary syndrome, especially in young women with metabolic complications like type 2 diabetes.
October 2021 in “Meditsinskiy sovet = Medical Council” This study found that cyproterone acetate treatment improved quality of life and reduced anxiety and depressive symptoms in women with skin manifestations of hyperandrogenism.
November 2020 in “Elsevier eBooks” This source outlines various antiandrogen and androgen inhibitor drugs used to treat cutaneous disorders of hyperandrogenism, detailing their mechanisms, uses, dosages, and side effects, with emphasis on spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride, and oral contraceptives.
February 2020 in “Acta Scientific Women's Health” This narrative review discusses the various symptoms, diagnosis challenges, and treatment options for polycystic ovary syndrome, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and early diagnosis to prevent complications.
May 2019 in “Paediatrics and child health” This review discusses diagnosis and management strategies for polycystic ovary syndrome in teenagers and reports no new clinical findings, emphasizing tailored approaches considering symptoms, psychological well-being, and fertility needs.
This review discusses various skin-related conditions affecting hair and nails, highlighting associations with systemic pathologies but reports no new clinical findings.
August 2002 in “Zeitschrift für Hautkrankheiten” This review discusses female pattern hair loss, suggesting it involves both androgen-dependent and independent factors, but it reports no new clinical results.
7 citations
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January 2022 in “Bioengineering” This study found that a lipid-based nanoparticle formulation with oleic acid for delivering dutasteride showed lower skin permeation compared to a formulation without oleic acid, indicating its potential for targeted dermal delivery.
December 2024 in “International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology” This study reports that a novel Nano-Structured Lipid Carrier system for delivering dutasteride may enhance its anticancer effects while reducing systemic side effects in clinical settings.
8 citations
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October 2020 in “Pharmaceutics” This study explored using a chitosan oligomer coating for topical delivery of dutasteride-loaded nanostructured lipid carriers, aiming to reduce systemic exposure and cytotoxicity.
64 citations
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January 1998 in “Drugs” In this study, oral dienogest combined with ethinylestradiol provided effective contraception with a Pearl Index of approximately 0.2 and improved androgenic symptoms without significant metabolic effects.
October 2025 in “Transplantation” This study developed dutasteride-loaded microneedle systems using a specific polymer to enhance transdermal delivery, demonstrating efficient drug release and increased accumulation in hair follicles, thus supporting their potential for treating androgenic alopecia.
4 citations
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June 2017 in “Irish veterinary journal” In this study, a single application of a 10 mg/mL deltamethrin-based solution effectively reduced lice infestations by 98% to 100% in treated horses and prevented new infestations for up to a month, without adverse events reported.
33 citations
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January 1979 in “Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica” This study found that Diane®, a combination of cyproterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol, is an effective contraceptive and treatment for acne and seborrhea, but less effective for pronounced hair growth.